Controlled Substance Disposal CMOP Hines, IL
ID: 36C77025Q0281Type: Presolicitation
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL CMOP OFFICE (36C770)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

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ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION (F108)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified contractor to provide controlled substance disposal services at the CMOP facility in Hines, Illinois. The contractor will be responsible for the scheduled pick-up and destruction of Schedule II controlled substances that are damaged, expired, or otherwise unusable, in compliance with VHA Directive 1108.01 and Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This contract is critical for maintaining regulatory compliance and ensuring the safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceuticals, with services required to be completed within 30 days of contract award. Interested small businesses must submit their proposals by August 12, 2025, and can contact Wade Cunningham at wade.cunningham@va.gov or 913-946-1981 for further information.

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    This document, Wage Determination No. 2015-5017 Revision No. 30, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract workers in Cook, Du Page, and McHenry Counties, Illinois, for 2025. It details hourly rates for numerous occupations across administrative, automotive, food service, health, IT, and other sectors. The document specifies that contracts entered into or renewed after January 30, 2022, are subject to Executive Order 14026, requiring a minimum of $17.75 per hour. Contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, not renewed thereafter, fall under Executive Order 13658, with a minimum of $13.30 per hour. It also mandates health and welfare benefits, vacation, and twelve paid holidays. Special provisions include paid sick leave under EO 13706, hazardous duty pay differentials, and uniform allowances. The document also provides a conformance process for unlisted job classifications, emphasizing adherence to the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations.
    This VHA directive outlines the policy for national and local emergency pharmacy caches and establishes a contract for the destruction of controlled substances that are damaged, expired, or unusable. The contract requires a DEA-licensed company to provide scheduled on-site pick-up and destruction services at Emergency Pharmacy Services (EPS) in Hines, IL. The contractor must adhere to Federal Laws, including Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations, and VA requirements. Responsibilities include verifying controlled substances with a COR, completing DEA Form 222, packaging, and arranging transport, and submitting DEA Form 41 and a certificate of destruction. The service must be completed within 30 days of the contract award, with the contractor responsible for all travel and supplies.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, National CMOP Contracting Office, plans to issue a solicitation (RFQ: 36C77025Q0281) for Controlled Substance Disposal services at its CMOP-Hines facility in Hines, IL. This is a one-time service with a Small Business set-aside, falling under NAICS Code 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal). The presolicitation notice was issued on August 6, 2025, with responses due by August 12, 2025, at 2 PM Central Time. Interested parties must submit quotations via email to Wade Cunningham (wade.cunningham@va.gov), including a signed SF1449, a completed Section B.3 Price/Cost Schedule, and any other required documents. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit timely quotations, and offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for updates.
    This document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to procure services for the pick-up, transfer, and disposal of Schedule II controlled substance pharmaceuticals from the CMOP Hines Emergency Pharmaceutical Services. The solicitation, number 36C77025Q0281, was issued on August 6, 2025, with offers due by August 12, 2025. The acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses, with a NAICS code of 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal) and a size standard of $47 million. Key requirements for offerors include a signed SF1449 cover page, a pricing schedule, and proof of a valid DEA license for controlled substance disposal. The contract period is for a base month from September 1 to September 30, 2025. The document outlines detailed contract terms and conditions, including clauses related to commercial products and services, invoicing, payment, and various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and their addenda.
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